WORKPACKAGES

WORKPACKAGES

The TRACE-RICE project is structured in 7 Work Packages (WP).

All the WP has a strong relation among them to obtain the expected results, as is reflected in the following figure:

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WP1 - TEST SOLUTIONS FOR AUTHENTICITY, ORIGIN AND TRACEABILITY

LEADER: UNL-ITQB

worldMapping European rice varieties with DNA-based authenticity analytical tools and trying to improve the current available methods for scalability. The genetic data will be correlated with rice grain physico-chemical data, quality and sensory attributes, to identify authenticity, origin and traceability. Additionally, we will build predictive models using machine learning strategies to assess rice authenticity and develop a digital platform for data uploading and processing, thus contributing for a cross-sharable database for producers, auditors and end-consumers.

TASK 1.1 - SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE RICE VARIETIES FOR AUTHENTICITY, ORIGIN AND TRACEABILITY TESTS

WP2 - TEST SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES TO REDUCE CHEMICALS

LEADER: EM

microbiologyAddresses insect infestation and microbial contamination by establishing the most cost-effective solutions to prevent egg hatching in stored, packed and shipped rice and the presence of mycotoxins, avoiding the use of chemical products. In rice ready-to-eat products, the prevention of the development of Bacillus cereus and other relevant pathogens will be taken in account. The liaison with blockchain based methods to incorporate food safety and contamination concerns into the traceability model will be assured.

TASK 2.1 - SOLUTION MAPPING

WP3 - CIRCULAR ECONOMY APPLICATIONS IN RICE CULTIVATION AND NEW HIGH-ADDED VALUE PRODUCTS

LEADER: CSIC-IATA

circular economy
Addresses the correlation between rice compositional characteristics and quality and the development of the capabilities of project partners to convert by-products and waste into innovative and valuable natural ingredients.

TASK 3.1 - DEFINE TARGET FOOD AND BEVERAGES PRODUCTS APPLYING INCLUSIVE CONCEPTS (RRI) TO BE A STEP AHEAD TOWARDS FURTHER MARKET SUCCESS

WP4 - TEST SOLUTIONS FOR BLOCKCHAIN INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PREDICTIVE MODELS

LEADER: BGI

chain rice
Addresses the constrains from the farmer to the end consumer by using a blockchain approach to control the complete value chain assuring profitability, food safety, traceability and authenticity in the rice chain.

TASK 4.1 - DEFINITION OF SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE, SYSTEM INTEGRATION, AND CASE STUDY VARIABLES

WP5 - EXPLOITATION AND REPLICABILITY

LEADER: INIAV

replicability


Develop a pilot trial execution plan in the selected sites (Spain and Egypt) and carry out the evaluation of the acceptance of the TRACE system in two real life settings and conditions.

TASK 5.1 – PILOT DESIGN AND USERS TRAINING

WP6 - DISSEMINATION AND COMMUNICATION

LEADER: CASA DO ARROZ

comunicationDevelop and implement an integrated strategy for comprehensive Communication and Dissemination (C&D) activities to improve the positioning of the rice Mediterranean Sector and involving at the same time all societal players (producers, farmers, scientific community, citizens, government, etc). The C&D plan of the TRACE-RICE project will maximize impacts in terms of awareness, engagement and acceptance as a necessary precondition to boost its replication potential.

TASK 6.1 - TRACE-RICE COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION STRATEGY

WP7 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

LEADER: INIAV

management

Assure the achievement of project goals and delivery of the planned actions in the most cost-effective manner. Coordination and organization of the project at strategic level, ensuring: project follow-up, continuous update, decision-making procedures, suitable project administration and data management.

TASK 7.1 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN